# Real Authenticator vs ID & Password Authenticator

The clearest difference is ads: Real Authenticator at none against ID & Password Authenticator's shown. ID & Password Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ID & Password Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Authenticator | ID & Password Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phillip Boscarino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857188673) | [Tuan Le Quoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890194336) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805)

This app provides a secure, human-powered verification system for trusted connections. It allows users to share rotating time-based codes to confirm each other's identities, similar to two-factor authentication but between individuals. Built with privacy in mind, it offers Face ID and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Human-powered verification codes, Secure connections with trusted contacts, Time-based rotating codes, Privacy-first design, Face ID & passcode lock, Sign in with Apple

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Authenticator Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Family Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Family Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


### ID & Password Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-and-password-authenticator/id6761538838)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA Weekly - 3 Day Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Authenticator free?

Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ID & Password Authenticator free?

ID & Password Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Real Authenticator or ID & Password Authenticator have ads?

ID & Password Authenticator shows ads; Real Authenticator does not.

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